Would you have your family join you?

[Chris A]

I am new to this whole nudist thing but one thing I do know is that nudism is sometimes passed down to other gernerations. During my visit at the camp, I saw whole failies there. I I got to thinking that those children are being raised in a nudist environment and probably be nudist themselves with families of their own. Then there are people like me who were not raised nudists but wanted to experience it none the less. Nudism have been around for so long and yet it is still not accepted in our culture because the idea of being naked with other people still elisits thoughts of sex. More so, the idea of family members seeing each other nude would probably disgust some people. But I wonder how many are open to seeing each other naked in the privacy of their own home? Would you be open to have a family member join you? I must admit that the only one I told was my cousin because I feel I could tell him anything and he was very understanding and proud that I made the first step. I don't think he would be interested in joining me but it felt good to share with someone. I guess the only other person I would feel comfortable telling would be my sister. Shortly after our Dad passed away three years ago I told here my interest in being nude and she was supportive. I still have'nt told her that I went to a nudist resort and frankly I'm not sure if it would be appropiate to ask if she would like to go. I always felt that like most women she was umcomfortable with her body. Still, it would be cool to have a family member with me and maybe we could both learn something.

[Chris A]

I am new to this whole nudist thing but one thing I do know is that nudism is sometimes passed down to other gernerations. During my visit at the camp, I saw whole failies there. I I got to thinking that those children are being raised in a nudist environment and probably be nudist themselves with families of their own. Then there are people like me who were not raised nudists but wanted to experience it none the less. Nudism have been around for so long and yet it is still not accepted in our culture because the idea of being naked with other people still elisits thoughts of sex. More so, the idea of family members seeing each other nude would probably disgust some people. But I wonder how many are open to seeing each other naked in the privacy of their own home? Would you be open to have a family member join you? I must admit that the only one I told was my cousin because I feel I could tell him anything and he was very understanding and proud that I made the first step. I don't think he would be interested in joining me but it felt good to share with someone. I guess the only other person I would feel comfortable telling would be my sister. Shortly after our Dad passed away three years ago I told here my interest in being nude and she was supportive. I still have'nt told her that I went to a nudist resort and frankly I'm not sure if it would be appropiate to ask if she would like to go. I always felt that like most women she was umcomfortable with her body. Still, it would be cool to have a family member with me and maybe we could both learn something.

[Rebecca]

Hi Chris, first of all I would like to welcome you to the forum and hope you have a good time here. Seccond I enjoy involving my mum and sister in my hobbie and they seem to enjoy it too.

[Sauna]

Nudism is primarily family hobby. Here many writers are single because the families live so called life's rush hour and they have no time to spend in net. We have been with entire family so long they lived by us. I hope that most people can join with families.

[NudeAl]

I have brought my family to many nude events.

First I started by bringing my kids to nude beaches and they stayed in bathing suits. They eventually decided to give nudity a try. Later I got the wife to come along. The kids became teenagers and quickly lost all interest in nudism. The wife will go a few times a year to the resort. I even took my sister to a nude beach once, though she stayed dressed while I was nude. She kind of panicked in the parking lot saying, "They won't make me get naked will they?" I laughed and told her no she would where as much as she wanted. I took my brother to the nude resort I belonged to. He had a good time. My mom and dad know about my nudist tendancies and while I have not invited them I wouldn't rule it out. I think once you reach a certain point in life you realize it isn't as big a deal as you imagine it to be. Like most things in life nudism is much more fun when you can share it with those you love, friends and family.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

The first time I visited a nude resort my wife was very reluctant to come with me. However once there she loved it and so now I couldnt get away to one without her. Our daughter lives on the other side of the country and knows we are naturists and is one herself when the opportunity atises. She would certainly come with us if possible.

Unfortunately my folks are very elderly and we haven't let them know about our naturist feelings. I feel they would accept it but dont want to rock the boat in case it upsets them.

[florida-david]

i drag my wife and all three kids to a nudist resort once a year for the mid-winter naturist festival at sunsport gardens. We are naked at home so this is normal for my wife and the kids, though they do not get naked anymore at the resort. I have invited my sister and her boyfriend, as they practice nudism at home, but not socially (though they have gone to haulover several times together, but not with me). My brother went to the nude beach in greece a long time ago and does not mind when my son and i are nude with his son. The only other person in my family who does not know we are nudists is our dad, and i don't think he would join us.

[tinner666]

Sure! Why not. I've invited them all. Even my neighbors. Some have come too. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[nacktman]

Yep, wouldn't have it any other way.

[Rebecca]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tinner666:
Sure! Why not. I've invited them all. Even my neighbors. Some have come too. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmmmm I could try asking the family nextdoor, they are pretty cool and are fairly good friends. thanks for the idea Frank

[danorganic]

My mother who was not interested in the idea a couple years ago, said she would like to join my wife and I at one of the clubs we go to. She said she would like to go with us for Labor Day weekend.

[FireProf]

There's nothing I'd like more than for our family, daughter's, son in law's and grandchildren, to enjoy this lifestyle with us. We do vacation quite a bit together. Our daughters and son in laws know that we would pay for their entire trip if they went with us to St. Martin and Club O. but unfortunately, they haven't agreed, yet!

There is a plan in the works for us to kinda force the issue. We plan to buy a boat very soon. They all want to go on another houseboat trip after we buy the boat. I've told them that our boat, the "Brown Bare," will be "clothing optional", preferably "clothing prohibited." They've said that was okay but are somewhat embarrassed to do it with us initially. We plan to set them off on their own to give nude boating a go and see what happens afterwards. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[oddbutterfly1]

My b/f had his 87 year old mother join us at a nudist resort in B.C. for a week. She had NEVER been nude in front of others before. We have discussed it for about 2 years, and this year she decided to come with us. She had an absolutely wonderful time there,and had no qualms at all. It was like she had done it all her life.

[Tampanude]

Absolutely!! Although we were'nt raised in a "nudist" home, nudity was not a big deal at all to us.

[JohnE44]

I think my wifes side would more willing than mine side I have a niece or two that might go (there in there 20s)

[nakedjohn]

Would ask anybody in the family without a problem, except my parents. Why,.. I have no clue, may be because of the way they raised me, a non nudist environment.

[Logic]

Hello
Here I have tried to invite, but they r not able to their body acceptence.

[Buzzer]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif In a heart beat!!!

[justnude]

I have raised my sons as nudists since they were 4 years old (they are now 19). During that time, my family (sister, nehpew, neice and mom) have visited us out here many times from the east coast. While mom never took the plunge, she enjoyed herself as my sister and her kids experienced the nude life for the first (and many follow up trips).

[nimrod]

I would be uncomfortable being nude around my parents, only because they started feeling uncomfortable being nude around my sister and me when we reached puberty. That was a long time ago, I will have to ask if things have changed since then.

[unclothed]

I don't think I would do something like that.

[ethaneoin]

My brothers are unaware of my nude interest, my mother is not aware that I attend a nudist resort here in Oklahoma, however she is aware and has caught me at home nude, but she has not said a word about it. I think I would feel uneasy about asking my family to join me, esp. since we were not a nudist family. Anyway, does'nt matter I enjoy the lifestyle and oneday I hope to find a woman who will enjoy the same.

[luvnaturism]

Sure I'd have my family join me. They all know of our enjoyment of nude recreation, both in private at home and at resorts. None are interested in joining in, though one of my wife's adult sons did ask me some questions recently and commented, "I don't see anything wrong with it."

[Bob S.]

I have no interest in inviting any member of my immediate family with me. I keep parts of my life separate and my family is kept far away from my nudist life.

I couldn't even see myself asking my parents. I can't stand my brother and if I never see him again, I would not be unhappy. My sister has absolutely no interest and has given very negative comments about nudist stories that have appeared on TV.

As I look out to my cousins, I can think of a few who I would like to invite, but they are too far away and rarely visit.

Bob S.

[Bare in the Desert]

Absolutely. I've asked my sister, parents and even ex-wife.

[dan t]

I have ask all but my brother and his wife, only because I have not herd from them.

[merum]

I'd love to have family join me. The subject has been hit upon several times jokingly, but so far no takers. Funny thing is that I think the real prospects are my wife's mother and father, not her siblings. My sister and I have been naked aropund each other at home pool and beaches since our teens, so it is no big deal. My daughter (early teens) expresses interest at going to a nude beach, so I'm trying to fit a visit into the schedule before the waether gets too cool here in NY

[Sauna]

As I in my previous message told nudism is a family thing. Added to other relatives, I have been naked in sauna and swimming with all four sisters of of law and very many family frieds, too

[redrocksnudist]

Being Nude is a personal choice, my wife and I are nude at home, and so far haven't disclosed this choice to others. But if our (grown) children were to choose naturism, we would not be averse to it, and we would support them in it. As it should be their choice. That's our opinion so far.

[florida-david]

my brother was visiting and we went to haulover and i was naked the whole time. My brother worries about sun burn, but he and his 4 yr. old son finally got naked for a little while and had fun. So I am ok with fmaily and nudity..

[martini11]

I don't think I'll ever tell my parents. I might sometime, but not in the foreseeable future. When I have kids and a family of my own though, I'll do anything I can to get them into naturism

[sadlerfan]

I have tried to get the wife to join me in my nudist resort trips, so far no dice. She did however go with me to a nude beach last summer, (but she stayed clothed)so there is hope.

[sadlerfan]

How did you that? I am trying to figure out a way to be nude at home without making my kids feel embarresed or wierd. Any tips?<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Evolving:
I have told everyone in the family, thats all the family on both sides and all my friends this last year. No problem with anyone and some have joined in for a skinny dip at the lake.

Life is short and I will live it as I please, but maybe at 55 you can get away with that.

Evolving </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[fre2bnude]

Would love to have the whole family as nudists, and all my neighbours, but that's just a dream, I'm a lone nudist.
I'd be quite content if only my wife would join me!

[nimrod]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sadlerfan:
How did you that? I am trying to figure out a way to be nude at home without making my kids feel embarresed or wierd. Any tips? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
How old are the kids?
If they are young enough they may not think anything of it if you do not make it a big deal or force them to be nude also. If they are teenagers everything you do is wierd and embarrassing. If they are older I believe that they will be understanding. I believe that if you are comfortable with it there is a good chance they will see it as natural and might join you eventually.

[bindas]

Dear Daniel & Brenda,
We fully agree with your view and appreciate your opinion, keep it up and all the best.
Bindas & Grema<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by redrocksnudist:
Being Nude is a personal choice, my wife and I are nude at home, and so far haven't disclosed this choice to others. But if our (grown) children were to choose naturism, we would not be averse to it, and we would support them in it. As it should be their choice. That's our opinion so far. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[kphoger]

absolutely, i would love for anyone in my family to join me. however, my sister is the only family member i'd feel comfortable telling. so, i kind of doubt family participation will be much of an issue.

it is interesting, though.... last time my parents came to visit, lake edun in topeka, kansas (they live in wichita), came up in conversation. my dad asked, "have you ever been there?" but i didn't answer the question and conversation moved on to something else. however, i wonder about that question every so often. i wonder if he already somehow knows i'm a nudist and was prodding me, or if he's wanted to go and was seeing if i'd heard of it.

the only times i remember seeing any family members naked:
-showering with my dad at swimming pools
-taking something to my mom while she was in the bath
-the time i entered their room without knocking and dad was changing

[Nu]

My wife has joined me, but only when no other people are around.
We have enjoyed nude lunches in the large and sometimes vacant provincial parks.
She has been partially nude during freehiking, swimming, and vehicle driving.

No children as yet, but hope to have one by next fall.

[Nudony]

Some years ago, I tried to get my Mom to accompany us to a nudist resort, with an understanding that she would not have to be nude, and that we would leave if she felt uncomfortable at any point. She turned down the offer, citing she would just find it too "weird" to see her grown son nude; but at least I gave it a shot.
My mother-in-law, on the other hand, actually accepted the offer; but it never materialized due to the fact that we relocated that same year. It wasn't a total loss since my wife and daughter moved in with her, after I left ahead to find a job; she got to experience social nudity with them during that time. We simply never had the opportunity to be nude all together.
If you have the opportunity to ask an open-minded family member, don't be afraid to ask. There is a high probability they might say no; but it would definitely be a great thing if they ended up saying yes. Life is too short to be coy about asking.

[bnudes]

Id love it if my mom got into nudism. In fact im planning on asking her at some point.

[emsdude]

Would like it very much to the family enjoy being naked as much as I do. But I know they would think I was nut's, my fatherinlaw said one time I was nuts. I had gone skinnydipping and he found out about it, he love Jesus just as much as I do but he forgets he came here with out clothes and that how God put me here. Funny thing when all leave here we are going out the same why, I think we all will be nude in heaven yes.

[alt76]

I don't want anyone from my family to see my naked body but my wife wouldn't mind to see I'm naked, she's ok with that.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

alt76 As you start practicing nudism you be more accepting of your own body and not really care if others see you naked.